Large water main break in Sussex County

Photo credit: Andover Police Department

A-16 inch water main ruptured Thursday morning on Sparta Avenue in Newton, New Jersey, according to police.

The break has impacted areas of Andover Township, specifically Drake Manor.

Newton Water Department and Newton DPW  officials responded to the scene .

Tonwship officials anticipated repairs to the pipe by late morning or early afternoon.

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